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Historically the design and construction industry has had the notorious reputation of being one of the most wasteful and inefficient industries in the United States. However, in 1993 a group of contractors started to apply lean principles, typically associated with manufacturing, to the construction industry. Basically, lean principles, originally derived from the management philosophy known as the Toyota Production System (TPS), are centered on creating more value with less work. In other words, it's the elimination of waste in all forms—wasted materials, wasted time, wasted movement, wasted manpower, and so on. Today, the Lean Construction Institute (LCI) has developed a number of processes and procedures specifically focused on the construction industry that support the lean philosophy. One such technique is called the Last Planner System, which focuses on stabilizing workflows in the construction process, thereby adding reliability to the schedule.